Education
Bachelor of Arts and Minor of Business at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater – 1987
Career/Athletic Achievements
Owner and Founder of Cindy Vance Insurance and Financial Services est. 1992
6 and 63 securities licensed
Property/Casualty/Life/Heath/Variable Annuity licensed
Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do earned in 2007
WAC Premium Instructor of the Year 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024
Certifications
AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association)
AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America)
AFAFP (Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Fitness Program
Leader)
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
S’WET (Structured Water Exercise Training)
Zumba
Aqua Zumba
Water Power
Zumba in the Circuit
Strong Nation
CPR/AED
Specialties
I specialize in all types of Aquatic Fitness including:
Aquatic Personal Trainer, Specialized Water Equipment Usage, Tabata in the Pool, Aqua Kickboxing, S’WET, Deep Water, POOlates, Aqua Zumba, and anything else Aqua!
Interest/Hobbies
My favorite past times are wine and tequila tasting, pairing and cooking. I enjoy time with my friends and family. I also own an African Grey Parrot named Gradie.
Philosophy
My goal is to help people realize what a fun, yet challenging work out Aquatic Fitness can be. It is not just for older adults, but for anyone of all fitness levels. I truly love sharing my passion for Aquatic Fitness with my students and watch them grow in their goals. This includes improving cardio fitness, strength, balance, and weight loss. My goal is to change the perception of water fitness!